Blackcurrant Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup blackcurrants, washed and dried

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
2. Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with butter and dust with flour. Tap out the excess flour.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
6. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
7. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
8. Fold in the blackcurrants.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
10. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
11. Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Verdict:

This blackcurrant cake is delicious and perfect for any occasion. The combination of the moist buttery cake and tart blackcurrants is a match made in heaven. It’s not too sweet and goes well with a nice cup of coffee or tea.

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.
• Dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving.
• Top the cake with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
• Serve with fresh blackcurrants as a garnish.